Turbo Pug 3D
- September 20, 2016
- Wulo Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Turbo Pug 3D" is a Casual, single-player game with around 3 hours of playtime. This 3D sequel of the popular runner features a randomly generated voxel world with scaling difficulty and a day/night cycle. Collect Pug coins, unlock new characters and hats, and compete in global leaderboards, making it a fun and engaging experience. Turbo Pug fans will enjoy the familiar timing-based gameplay in a whole new way.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Turbo Pug 3D is simple and addictive, providing a fun way to pass the time.
- The game features a nice soundtrack and some sweet cosmetics to unlock.
- It offers a challenging experience that can be enjoyable for fans of the Turbo Pug series.
- The game suffers from significant jump lag and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
- Level design lacks variety, leading to repetitive gameplay that can become boring quickly.
- Performance issues, including lag and frame rate drops, detract from the overall experience.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring tracks from previous Turbo Pug titles, which some players find nostalgic and enjoyable. However, there are complaints about the repetitiveness of the soundtrack, with a desire for new content. Overall, while the soundtrack is praised for its quality, some players hope for improvements in variety.
“Nice soundtrack as always, but I hope you guys can make more... the music is from the older games!”
“The one good thing about this game would be the soundtrack; everything else is trash.”
“Great music, vibrant smooth graphics.”
“There could be some small improvements, but the only things I could complain about is that playing as a penguin slows the game down a little bit and the music gets repetitive.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the reviewed game is largely criticized for its poor implementation of the core jumping mechanic, leading to frustrating lag that makes it nearly unplayable. While some players appreciate its simple and stress-relieving nature, others find the overall experience disappointing, with hopes for future updates to improve the mechanics.
“It's just a child-friendly game with simple gameplay (but sometimes pretty hard difficulty).”
“I've got over 3 hours of gameplay and received all the achievements, including the one for a 1,000 high score.”
“I would recommend this game if you want something simple to release your stress, graphics look nice, gameplay-wise it's pretty good, price is reasonable.”
“A game designed around the core mechanic of jumping frustratingly failed to implement that core mechanic so badly that the game is unbearable due to jump lag.”
“I played it for literally two minutes and was repulsed by the gameplay.”
“This game has one mechanic 'jumping' and it still manages to mess that up.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's story is minimal and lacks a significant plot or overarching goal, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics like jumping to survive. The narrative, while not central to the experience, conveys a message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Hello fellow readers, let me tell you a story!”
“There's no story, no plot, no massive goal -- just jump to stay alive.”
“If this story moved you, it's basically this game in a nutshell.”
“You know what makes Yoshi's Story and Little Big Planet 2.5D?”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their vibrant and smooth quality, reminiscent of voxel-based designs like Minecraft, but with enhanced fluidity. Players appreciate the impressive draw distance and beautiful day/night effects when settings are maximized, making it visually appealing for those with capable hardware. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's relaxing and enjoyable experience.
“If you have a rig that can support it, turning all of the graphics to 'epic' gives you an amazing draw distance and gorgeous day/night effects.”
“I would recommend this game if you want something simple to release your stress; the graphics look nice, and gameplay-wise it's pretty good, with a reasonable price.”
“The graphics are voxel-based like Minecraft but smooth as silk.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting significant bugs and lag, particularly during jumping mechanics, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. However, others find the game decent for casual play despite these issues.
“Bad game, do not buy. It's buggy and boring.”
“The jump is also a bit buggy and laggy for me at times, causing me to die. Overall, the game is decent and good for casual play.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for being both entertaining and challenging, providing players with a blend of laughter and difficulty that enhances the overall experience.
“The humor in this game is spot on, making every challenge feel light-hearted and enjoyable.”
“I love how the game balances humor with difficulty; it keeps me engaged and laughing.”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios had me chuckling throughout my entire playthrough.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report occasional stuttering issues during gameplay, even on gaming laptops, indicating that optimization may not be fully effective across all hardware configurations.
“Sometimes stuttering, lmao. I'm using a gaming laptop.”
“The game frequently drops frames, making it unplayable at times.”
“I experience constant lag, even with the lowest settings.”
